Qingwen Zhou

Qingwen Zhou serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wayne State University's College of Engineering. His research bridges civil infrastructure systems with advanced computational methodologies, focusing on sustainable engineering solutions through quantitative lifecycle analysis and emerging transportation technologies.

Education

• Ph.D in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2023
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2019
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Tongji University, China, 2016

Research Focus

Dr. Zhou's work centers on infrastructure sustainability through rigorous life-cycle assessment and cost analysis frameworks. He investigates pavement engineering challenges including preservation techniques and rehabilitation strategies while pioneering research on next-generation transportation impacts—specifically quantifying infrastructure effects from connected autonomous trucks, platooning configurations, and electrification transitions. His methodological innovation integrates machine learning and deep learning with physics-based models to create robust infrastructure analysis tools.

Teaching Portfolio

Current instruction includes Transportation Engineering (CE4600) and Pavement Asset Management (CE6660), with upcoming special topics courses (CE5995/CE7995) scheduled for Fall 2025 addressing advanced civil engineering concepts.

Professional Context

No information regarding student advising relationships or research funding mechanisms was provided. His scholarly output is tracked through Google Scholar (citations profile active), though specific publications weren't detailed in source materials.